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Costello Lake sparkles in diamond luster as otters tease and falcons soar.  Emerald forests surround this peaceful seclusion from all but those who traverse the water.  Mothers and fathers taught respect for nature’s gifts, and were inspired by the underlying message of the loon and whispering pines.  Granddaughters spoke in absence of their teachers, and proclaimed that, “Grandma and Grandpa would love this view!”  A symbol was placed on a living beacon, and two seedlings were given life so that they would remain in this place of reverence forever. Our family gathers to remember them, and will always find strength and comfort in the cross.

Calm winds surround us as we share this peaceful place together.  Like two windswept Pines, we occupy this spot for a brief moment in time.  Be thankful recipients of this privilege, and faithful stewards of this rocky perch.  Always remember that whether we arrive by canoe, or seeds on the wind, we are the visitors.

Tree of Courage is a groundbreaking, and very significant piece in Peter’s development as a sculptor of glass and stone.  It marks the first use of translucent stone and glass to create a three-dimensional island which is set apart from the stormy images behind it.  This piece reflects the human spirit, as a lonely, weather beaten pine stands alone against the elements of nature, and survives to witness yet another sunrise.